Two problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. Additionally, the brake warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The contact then shut off the vehicle and was able to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brake warning light illuminated and the brake pedal became stuck. In order for the brake pedal to release, it needed to be depressed several times. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.